Schools
Hoosac Valley High School John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Award Winners
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is a merit-based program that provides a credit toward tuition for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university.
Teacher of the Month: Kyle Strack
During his six years as an educator, Drury High School art teacher Kyle Strack has encouraged exploration and instilled in his students a sense of resiliency and self-acceptance.
Former Washington Post Executive Editor to Speak at OLLI at BCC
Baron will share a behind-the-scenes look at journalism under fire, reflect on the role of the press in a divided nation, and offer an exploration of power in the 21st century, according to a press release.
Flying Cloud STEAM Challenge Night Brings Science to Schoolchildren
Children and their families were able to learn from a range of science experiments last week night from Flying Clouds annual STEAM Challenge Night.
Berkshire County Regional Employment Board Awarded State Grant
In Berkshire County, the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board was awarded a $334,438 Connected Activities Grant.
BCC Sees Dramatic Increase in Enrollment, Thanks to Free Tuition Programs
At Berkshire Community College (BCC), where accessibility to quality education is a cornerstone of the organization, free tuition has opened more doors than any other program in the school's 65-year history.
Swatting Incident Forces Berkshire School Lockdown
Berkshire School was placed on lockdown on Monday following a suspected swatting incident.
Pittsfield School Candidates Debate PHS Investigation, District Needs
Candidates for the School Committee weighed in on transparency, district restructuring, and other issues during the Oct. 16 debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Pittsfield Schools Plan Special Meeting Before Middle Restructuring Vote
The school district is approaching its progress point that will determine if the middle schools will restructure next school year.
School Committee Candidates Debate at BCC
Topics ranged from the middle school restructuring and proposed new school in the West Side, to teacher retention and the district's cell phone policy.
MCLA's Dual Enrollment, Early College Programs Reach Over 320 Students
The Dual Enrollment program reaches students MCLA hasn't traditionally interacted with, creating greater opportunities for counselors to connect with prospective students.
Reid Middle School Students Learning at Berkshire Humane Society
Students at Reid Middle School are attending classes at the Berkshire Humane Society for alternative learning sessions to help accommodate their needs.
OLLI Hosts Book Talk, Signing with Barbara Viniar
Event on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 p.m. — in person at BCC and via Zoom
Williamstown's READI Committee Discusses Main Street Incidents
Palmer told the committee that the college's safety team reports incidents to the Williamstown Police Department, which has jurisdiction and the ability to take action against offenders.
BArT Announces Transfer and First Enrollment Deadlines for Fall 2026
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open. The first enrollment deadline for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, Feb. 24 at noon.
Greylock School Project Passes ConCom, Preps for Planning Board
The Greylock School Project has passed one of two local permitting authorities in preparation for bidding documents to be released Nov. 17.
MCLA 'Groundbreaking' Kicks Off Construction of Kleefeld Arts Center
College officials say the planned Campagna Kleefeld Center for Creativity in the Arts will have a transformative effect on Massachusetts College of Liberal Art.
Hoosac Valley Fills Vacant Adams Representative Seat
The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee was faced with an unusual decision on Monday — selecting a new member from four candidates.
BRPC Awarded Grant to Launch Mental Health Program at PHS
This one-time award will fund the pilot of the Active Minds Curriculum at Pittsfield High School.
Clarksburg Officials Ponder Independence From School Union
The Select Board is questioning how equitable the Northern Berkshire School Union is in terms of costs and representation.
Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance
Howland has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as the MCLA director of student accounts since 2015
MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue
MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue: "Unpacking Insecurity to Build a Shared Future"
The OLLI Players to Present Two One-Act Readings
Free performance and panel discussion on Sunday, Oct. 19 at BCC
Additional HR Staff, Streamlined Investigations Recommended for Pittsfield Schools
On Wednesday, the School Committee received a presentation from the Collins Center for Public Management, which was contracted to review the district’s HR, hiring, and retention processes.
BCC to Hold Annual Harvest Run
Registration open for 5K trail run; high school invitational new this year
New Mount Greylock Handbook Outlines Restorative Practices for Discipline
In conjunction with consultants from the Chicago-based non-profit The Equity Imperative, the district last year began a process of categorizing "disruptive or harmful behavior," outlining the district’s responses and specifying how families will be notified.
BCC Names Two to Board of Trustees
The board is composed of area residents appointed by the governor of Massachusetts.
Central Berkshire Earns Recognition for Student Gains
Superintendent Michael Henault and Assistant Superintendent Aaron Robb joined state education leaders and fellow honorees at a celebration held on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington during the official release of the 2025 MCAS and Accountability data.
Pittsfield School Building Committee Preps for Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study
Last week, members mapped out a path forward as the city approaches a possible feasibility study for a rebuild of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School on the West Street site.
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